Besso alpine climbing, Zinal, Valais 2014-08-22

Climbing Besso, 3667m, a lonely mountain an hour from the Cabane du Grand Mountet near Zinal, Valais (Wallis). We opted for climbing the SW ridge (IV), a genuine alpine experience on lofty pinnacles. But a lack of visible markings made route finding a time consuming effort. We aborted after the ridge, shortly before the summit, and descended by the normal route ("Damenweg", continually II). The route down is slightly better marked. It includes some exposed down climbing sections on running belay. The complete tour is long and rather tedious, but some parts up on the ridge offer splendid climbing. Wildlife contributed to the experience!